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Tuesday, 25 February 2014 - 10:16

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Another Dutch jihadist killed in Syria; 11th to date

Another Dutch Jihadist has died in Syria, this is the 11th Dutch death in the Syrian war region. The jihadist is Moroccan-Dutch man 'Abu Hamza'. According to recent figures of the national anti-terrorism group Nationaal Coördinator Terrorismebestrijding en Veiligheid (NCTV), around 100 Dutch Jihadists, or 'polderjihadists' have traveled to Syria. Of these, 70 are still fighting. For all known polderjihadists, benefits have been cut off. Also other forms of allowances are being lessened or stopped. According to the NCTV, other European returners are potential time bombs as well. "French returners for example."

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